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4:36 pm
28 September 2009
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Today we took Tasha to the vet, her back right leg knee joint got very swollen, it didn't seem to bother her but we knew she needed to be seen. The Dr. looked at it and decided he needed to aspirate it to see what the fluid looked liked. When he inserted the needle blood came pouring out. The amount of blood that drained out was so much and it just continued to pour out. He tried using syringes to empty the swollen part of her leg but know matter how much blood he took out the swelling never went down. He used that word tumor and I thought NO oh please NO, he took a sample of blood to look at under the microscope and feels that we aren't dealing with a tumor but a bleed. He is puzzled by what is going on with her. He thinks she must have injured her tendon and it is bleeding so he put a big compression bandage on her leg which we will leave on until Friday, increase her Rimadyl to twice a day. He is hoping the bandage will stop the bleed and her body will absorb the blood but on Friday if that hasn't happened then he said surgery will be necessary.
Tasha could really use your strength and your pawsitive energy, ( so could I ) as we wait and pray that the news on Friday will be the news we want to hear.
Jo Ann & Tasha
Tasha 8 years old, First cancer diagnosis 6/26/09, Last cancer diagnosis 9/26/09, Amputation 10/01/09, Loving our girl moment by moment.
Tasha lost her battle and became my Angel on May 4 2011. Forever in my heart….
Consider pawsitive thoughts on there way. It amazes me at how many ways these guys come up with to put us through the grinder. Hoping all goes well, Paws up, Spirit Gus and Dan
My buddy Gus had a left front amputation on April 7, 2010 and lived a great life until July 26,2010
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25 September 2009
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Sending nothing but pawsitive thoughts, with all paws crossed for Tasha! Please keep us posted.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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5:04 pm
28 November 2008
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Tons of positive thoughts from our house to you and Tasha. She's always had a soft spot in my heart. I wish you guys the very best.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
5:56 pm
29 November 2008
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Sending endless positive thoughts to our next door neighbor in Arizona. Hopefully this is just a little "bump in the road," and you'll get good news on Friday.
7:09 pm
Come on Tasha- lets get good news on Friday.
Sending strong, positive thoughts for you, Tasha, and the whole pack.
Karen and the pugapalooza
8:06 pm
2 February 2011
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Here's hoping that Friday brings good news! Try not to worry too much until then!
Micki and Rio
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9:16 pm
12 February 2010
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we're sending our best possible ET juju to tasha - lets get that knee healed!!! paws crossed all goes well and you get back to normal soon.
charon & gayle
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
Love Never Ends
9:32 pm
23 December 2009
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More pawsitive thoughts and prayers coming Tasha's way!!
Amputation on 11/10/09, due to Histiocytic Sarcoma in left elbow. Angel Harley earned his wings on 06/24/10.
9:39 pm
27 October 2010
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Jo Ann and Tasha, pawsitive thoughts and prayers are coming your way starting right now! Hang in there!
Coopsdad
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11:18 pm
17 February 2010
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Oh Tasha, I sure hope you get better soon! I'm sending lots of positive thoughts your way!
Lisa, Ranger and Spirit Sadie
Sadie is my 9yr old Rott/Shepherd mix. Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her right scapula 1/28/10. Our brave girl had her amputation 2/13/10 and her last chemotherapy on 6/6/10. Unfortunately, a tumor appeared in her back right leg and on 10/7/2010 Sadie's earthly journey came to an end. On 10/24/2010 we adopted Ranger, a handsome Rott/Lab mix tripawd (got hit by a car) I think Sadie sent him to us.
http://ranger.t.....pawds.com/
2:49 am
24 January 2009
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More positive thoughts and prayers coming to you.
Cemil and mom Mary, Mujde and Radzi….appreciating and enjoying Today
5:42 am
31 August 2009
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We're sending good thoughts your way. 
10:38 am
28 October 2009
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Prayers to you and for Tasha! Try not to get ahead of yourself, it is so easy to assume the worst because we have all endured the worst news and always expect it again. Hang in there and enjoy every moment with your sweet girl. 🙂
Dawn
Rottie Raven, osteosarcoma at 8-1/2 years old, amputation in October '09 and in February '10 due to liver mets he went back to heaven where he came from. raven.tripawds.com
Now I have Miles, rottie mix amputee from a shelter and traveled 1500 miles to find his way here through the Rescue Railroad thanks to tripawds.com. miles.tripawds.com
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